11-Day Four Imperial Cities, Sahara & Beyond

Tour Style: Private Tour (No Join-in Group Tour)

Tour Route: Casablanca - Rabat - Fez - Meknes - Fez - Erfoud - Erg Chebbi - Tinerhir - Ouarzazate - Marrakech - Casablanca

Tour Code: ODY-MA-006

Highlights :

Appreciate the history and culture of the four imperial cities of Morocco
Experience the Sahara Desert with a desert camping and camel ride
Marvel at three different seasons in one day when drive pass the Middle Atlas Mountains

Any part of this itinerary can be tailor-made to fit your needs, e.g. tour length, activities, destinations, hotels.

Travelers' rating: 4.9/5

4.952380952 of 5 stars

Based on 25 reviews

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival, Casablanca

Welcome to Casablanca, Morocco! Your private English-speaking chauffeur guide will meet you at the exit of the airport. After a short break, you will set off for the architectural and historical landmark of Casablanca - the Hassan II Mosque, which was built in the mid-1980s, is the largest mosque in Morocco and the 5th largest mosque in the world.
Overnight: Casablanca
Day 2

Casablanca - Rabat - Fez

After breakfast, head to Rabat, one of the four imperial cities and present-day capital of Morocco. You will visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the 12th-century Hassan Tower. Continue to the Kasbah of the Udayas, you can discover the rich history of Morocco in this UNESCO World Heritage Site and walk through the streets with white and blue-washed walls to feel the romantic and relaxing ambiance. After your visit depart for the imperial city of Fez.
Overnight: Fez
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3

Medina of Fez

On this day, you will have a panorama view of Fez, the oldest of the imperial cities. Dazzling wares and shops, narrow and winding streets, traditional tanneries and potteries, you can find a lot of fun in this world’s largest Medina of Fez. Your chauffeur guide will escort you and tell you the history and culture of Fez at your request.

After the visit to the King’s Palace, you will have some free time in the afternoon. Spend your time shopping for some local souvenirs maybe a great choice, or you could continue to explore this charming city on your own.
Overnight: Fez
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4

Fez - Volubilis - Moulay Idriss - Meknes - Fez

Take a morning excursion to the Roman Ruins of Volubilis, one of Morocco’s best-preserved and partly excavated Roman city. Next, pay a visit to another historic ruin - Moulay Idriss, which’s considered to be the holiest city of Morocco.

After lunch, head for your third imperial city- Meknes. With relatively fewer tourists, Meknes provides a better experience to interact with locals and to feel an authentic Moroccan lifestyle. Afterward, drive back to Fez.
Overnight: Fez
Meal: Breakfast
Day 5

Fez - The Atlas Mountains - Erfoud

Today, you will have the longest drive of the tour for your next destination Erfoud. But the attractions along the way won’t let you down. You will ascend the Middle Atlas Mountains through a forest of cedar trees. Travel past Ifrane, a nice ski resort town with European flavor. And have lunch in Midelt, a small town with a great view of the Eastern High Atlas.

Continue to the Ziz Valley and the Tafilalt oases where you could see dense palm trees. Later, you will arrive at Erfoud, a popular movie filming place due to its location, and the most important is you are closer to your dreaming desert adventure.
Overnight: Erfoud
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6

Erfoud - Erg Chebbi (Sahara Desert Tour)

Today is for you to admire and experience the majestic Sahara Desert. This morning, you will take a visit to the goat hair tent to know how the nomads live in the desert. Thereafter, get a chance to learn about the Gnawa people and enjoy the Gnawa music.

In the afternoon, head for the sea of sand of Erg Chebbi and go deep into the fascinating Sahara Desert by a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Continue to take a camel ride trekking from the sand dunes to the oasis. En route, the light of the setting sun will create a golden world with endless sand and dune for you. If you prefer, you can stay overnight in a Berber tent to experience the romantic starry night.
Overnight: Erg Chebbi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7

Erg Chebbi - Tinerhir - Ouarzazate

Rise early in the morning and climb up to a dune, where a good place to feel the silence of the desert and capture the spectacular sunrise. After a short break, transfer to the Dades Gorge at Tinerhir, which is renowned for lush palm trees and Jewish quarter. You will pass by the Todra Gorge that is recognized around the world as one of the most spectacular canyons with 300-meter-sheer cliffs and a just 20-meter-wide mouth. Continue your tour to Ouarzazate for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Ouarzazate
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8

Ouarzazate - Marrakech

Set off for the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site that you may see many times in the famous movies, like Gladiator, Game of Thrones and Black Hawk Down. You can overlook the splendid valley surrounded by a river while walking along the path of the castle. After that, leave for Marrakech and enjoy some free time there.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meal: Breakfast
Day 9

Marrakech

Start your city sightseeing from the brilliant Bahia Palace to the Saadian Tombs; After lunch, visit the Koutoubia Mosque and take a leisurely stroll around its garden.

Continue you will visit the fabulous square of Morocco - the Jemaa el-Fnaa, where full of various shops, wares, restaurants, foodand performers. Find a seat and order a cup of traditional mint tea is highly suggested for you to enjoy the spectacle.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meal: Breakfast
Day 10

Marrakech Free Exploration

Today you will have the chance to explore this "Red City" at your own pace. You can choose every way you prefer to get a deep understanding of this city. And don’t forget to choose some favorite souvenirs or gifts in the old Medina to complete your wonderful Morocco tour.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meal: Breakfast
Day 11

Marrakech - Casablanca, Departure

Enjoy some leisure time before being picked up and escorted to the Casablanca airport (about 3 hours' drive) for your flight back home.
Meal: Breakfast

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Reviews on This Tailored Tour

Odyssey tours mentioned by some of our clients was the former name of Odynovo.
Durations might be different as each trip is customizable.

This tour rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 25 reviews.

February 27, 2019

Our 10-day Morocco tour was organized by David Li of Odynovo and booked at the last minute. David is extremely professional, accommodating and efficient. This was our 5th adventure with Odynovo and we trusted David to deliver another dream trip, which he did perfectly. Our national driver Mohamed (Moha) was excellent. He was attentive, polite, caring and went out of his way to ensure we had a great trip. The car was always clean and tidy. The local guides were all informative and provided great insight in their city. The hotel and riad selections were very good. In particular, the host and hostess at Riad Dar Korsan in Rabat welcomed us like family. We highly recommend Odynovo to organize a customized tour in Morocco. We are very pleased with their service and standard levels.

December 21, 2018

During a recent trip to Morocco, my husband and I used Odynovo to pull together a 3 day/2 night private tour to the Sahara and the Atlas Mts. Mason was extremely responsive with recommendations and pulling together the itinerary. Mohammad was our driver and guide- he was extremely engaged, gracious, and knowledgeable. He also was able to navigate the very steep curves through the mountains safely. We had a great time and were able to see a different part of Morocco. Both the Sahara and Atlas Mountains were beautiful. Dades Gorge and Ait Ben Haddou are breathtaking!!! Camel rides is the Sahara is a must! Thank you Mason and Mohammad!!!

August 5, 2018

We just returned from our week-long tour of Morocco, and it was incredible! A heartfelt thank you to Leo Huang from Odynovo for organizing our tour and itinerary. Every detail was magnificent. The hotels were all in great shape, especially Riad Dar Bensouda in Fès. All the tour guides were passionate, thoughtful, and informative. The sites we saw were beautiful. It was a photographer's dream.

Most notably, our local driver Mr. Hamid Elfakhiri was excellent! Not only did he drive us safely and professionally from/to every point during the journey - from airport pick-up to drop-off - he was knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. He became a friend of ours during the trip. He certainly deserves a bonus. For my friends who now want to go to Morocco, I will refer them to Odynovo, and ask them to book with Hamido as the driver.

April 24, 2018

The Odyssey trip to Morocco was amazing!! Everything went smoothly and as planned. The hotels and food were also wonderful with La Maison Arabe in Marrakech as the absolute best!!! Our driver, Salim, was exceptional and I would highly recommend him. We met Fatima from Odyssey in Marrakech who spent time with us and was so gracious. It was an amazing and unforgettable trip. This was our second Odyssey adventure and we will certainly recommend Odyssey to our friends and we will be looking into more Odyssey adventures in the future.

December 19, 2017

We have been planning a trip to Morocco and have found a great advisor using Leo Huang. He listens to what we envision and I believe he has incorporated our requests in the trip. His exuberance when he was able to get a booking for us at the Kasbah in the mountains practically exceeded our happinesses. He has been a joy to work with.

How Private Tour Works

Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at competitive rates and with the insider bonus of our partnership with international and local hotel chains. Most of the options are recommended based on our field inspections to ensure quality. Kindly note that hospitality service in remote areas cannot usually maintain the same standard as those in the cities.

Meals
Meals provided will be clearly outlined in the confirmed itinerary. In most cases, breakfast is served in the hotel. To make the trip go smoothly, lunch is recommended to be included for a set menu or a la carte, local flavor or western style, depending on your liking. Restaurants are selected according to positive feedback with your diet requirements in mind. Dinner is the time when you are free to explore the destination’s hidden delights, but we are always happy to give a recommendation or offer assistance. In remote areas, meals are likely to be arranged in a tourist restaurant or a local family due to limited options, in remote areas, meals are likely to be arranged in a tourist restaurant or a local family's home.

Tour Guide & Transfer
Every tour comes with English-speaking guides (or other languages on request) and private transfers in each city. The licensed, professional tour guides are local and will be a friendly, knowledgeable company to travel with. When it comes to your personal driver or chauffeur guide, they are experienced and service-minded, all driving well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicles.